A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goud family of Belgium.
Reg. 6898 · Belgian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à trois grues de sa., bq. et m. de gu.”
BelgiumTournai, c. 1737
Where the Goud Arms Were Recorded
Tournai
Map of Belgium showing where the Goud arms are recorded
The Goud arms were recorded in Tournai, c. 1737.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Goud arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Goud Family in Belgium
The family name Goud has deep roots in the historic city of Tournai, which is located in modern-day Belgium. By the year 1737, records confirm that members of the Goud family were already established residents within this vibrant urban center. During the eighteenth century, Tournai served as a significant hub for trade and craftsmanship, and families living there were often deeply connected to the local guilds and the bustling market economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic patterns common in the borderlands between France and the Low Countries. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the city, participating in the daily life and civic duties that defined this ancient town. Their presence in Tournai during this era suggests that they were settled members of the community who contributed to the local development of the region over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Goud
Derived from the Middle Dutch word for gold or precious metal.
This name
GoudA metonymic occupational name for a goldsmith or a nickname for a person with golden hair.
also spelled
Goudt
Goud
Goudte
de Gout
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Tournai, 1737
Cousin, Jean, Histoire de Tournai, 1982
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